Call for this month’s schedule. The Kellogg Senior Center offers exercise classes, Meals on Wheels delivery, dancing and more!
Various Dates - Contact Linda Alldredge for more information 208-682-2556
Adult Protection services provide for the safety and protection of vulnerable adults aged 18 and over who are, or are suspected to be, victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation.
The Adult Protection program:
receives reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation
investigates allegations and conducts an assessment and
offers referrals to and arranges for provision of emergency or supportive services to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm.
Vulnerable Adult: a person 18 years old or older who is unable to protect himself from abuse, neglect or exploitation due to physical or mental impairment which affects judgement or behavior to the extent that sufficient understand or capacity is lacking in regard to making, communicating or implementing decisions.
Abuse: the intentional or negligent infliction of physical pain, injury or mental harm.
Neglect: failure of a caretaker to provide food, clothing, shelter or medical care reasonably necessary to sustain the life and health of a vulnerable adult or failure of a vulnerable adult to provide those things for herself.
Exploitation: the unjust or improper use of a vulnerable adult’s funds, property, resources or financial power of attorney for profit or advantage.
Reporting
Emergency reports: Call 911 or your local law enforcement agency if someone needs emergency assistance or is in a life-threatening situation.
If you suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused, neglected, exploited or is neglecting his/her own needs, call 208.743.5580 or 800.877.3206.
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ACCESS Care at Home strives to help you live happily and safely in the comfort of your home. Based in Kellogg, Idaho, and serving Bonner, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, our team of experienced caregivers, provides personal care services, transitional management, and much more. Whether you are recovering from an illness or injury, in need of senior care services, or require support and company, our team wants to provide you with the attention you need. Call us at 208-783-0100.